Catnip
Plant family: Lamiaceae
General Info: Cat-attracting herb also good for tea and attracting pollinators.
Days to maturity: 75-85 days
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12-18" spacing
Harvest info: Leaves may be harvested once plant is established. The top 3/4 of the plant may be harvested in the second year.
Common pests and diseases: Cercospora, bacterial leaf spot
Other: About 2/3 of cats are attracted to catnip. Cats that are not may be attracted to valerian. While catnip is stimulating for cats, it is a gentle relaxant for the nervous system for humans and is known as a nervine in herbalism!
Plant family: Lamiaceae
General Info: Cat-attracting herb also good for tea and attracting pollinators.
Days to maturity: 75-85 days
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12-18" spacing
Harvest info: Leaves may be harvested once plant is established. The top 3/4 of the plant may be harvested in the second year.
Common pests and diseases: Cercospora, bacterial leaf spot
Other: About 2/3 of cats are attracted to catnip. Cats that are not may be attracted to valerian. While catnip is stimulating for cats, it is a gentle relaxant for the nervous system for humans and is known as a nervine in herbalism!
Plant family: Lamiaceae
General Info: Cat-attracting herb also good for tea and attracting pollinators.
Days to maturity: 75-85 days
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12-18" spacing
Harvest info: Leaves may be harvested once plant is established. The top 3/4 of the plant may be harvested in the second year.
Common pests and diseases: Cercospora, bacterial leaf spot
Other: About 2/3 of cats are attracted to catnip. Cats that are not may be attracted to valerian. While catnip is stimulating for cats, it is a gentle relaxant for the nervous system for humans and is known as a nervine in herbalism!
